Deepika Padukone Biography
Deepika Padukone is an Indian actress and model who appears mainly in Hindi films. She was born on January 5, 1986, in Copenhagen, Denmark, and raised in Bengaluru, India. Padukone began her career as a model before venturing into acting. She made her acting debut in the 2006 Kannada film “Aishwarya” and later made her Bollywood debut in the 2007 film “Om Shanti Om”.
Deepika breakthrough role came in the form of the epic romance “Bajirao Mastani” (2015), for which she received critical acclaim and several awards, including the Filmfare Award for Best Actress. She has since starred in many highly successful films such as “Padmaavat” (2018), “Chennai Express” (2013) and “Happy New Year” (2014)
Deepika Padukone is considered one of the most attractive and highest-paid actresses in India. She is also known for her philanthropy and social activism. In 2015, she launched the Live Love Laugh Foundation, a nonprofit organization to help people suffering from mental health issues.
Padukone has also been honored with several awards for her contributions to Indian cinema, including three Filmfare Awards, three IIFA Awards, and four Producers Guild Film Awards. She was also honored with the Crystal Award for excellence in film at the World Economic Forum in 2018.
Deepika Padukone has appeared in several Bollywood films throughout her career
- Om Shanti Om (2007): Padukone’s debut film, in which she starred opposite Shah Rukh Khan. The film was a commercial success and earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut.
- Bachna Ae Haseeno (2008): A romantic comedy in which Padukone starred alongside Ranbir Kapoor, Minissha Lamba, and Bipasha Basu.
- Love Aaj Kal (2009): A romantic drama in which Padukone starred opposite Saif Ali Khan. The film was a commercial success and earned her a Filmfare Award for Best Actress nomination.
- Housefull (2010): A comedy film in which Padukone starred alongside Akshay Kumar and Riteish Deshmukh.
- Cocktail (2012): A romantic drama in which Padukone starred opposite Saif Ali Khan and Diana Penty. The film was a commercial success and earned her a Filmfare Award for Best Actress nomination.
- Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013): A romantic drama in which Padukone starred opposite Ranbir Kapoor. The film was a commercial success and earned her a Filmfare Award for Best Actress nomination.
- Padmaavat (2018): A historical drama in which Padukone starred alongside Shahid Kapoor and Ranveer Singh. The film was a critical and commercial success and earned her a Filmfare Award for Best Actress.
- Chhapaak (2020): A drama film in which Padukone played the role of an acid attack survivor. The film was a critical success and Padukone received praise for her performance.
Padukone also made her Hollywood debut in xXx: Return of Xander Cage in 2017, where she played the lead female role.
